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| Schrade | Optima top post problem... | ||
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Couple of ya' probably already know the problem - what did you do to work around it?
Options are: Cut the (+) post down. Notch the bracket that the post is in contact with. Shim the battery so it is tipped forward. The bracket had just gouged the (+) post plastic cover, and he was gettin' ready to plug it in. CLOSE call - woulda' been a BAD scene. First thing we thought of was shimmin' the tray. But every tray bolt is off-plane with the battery, so that won't work. Then we tried the shim method at the Advance / Zone. The clamp bolt at the rear of the battery base is long enough to still clamp the battery, if it is shimmed up about 3/8", which is how much is necessary for the post to be off of the bracket. He cut up the adapter bracket, and it gave only about 3/16". Didn't get it, so we put my battery back in, and I'm listenin' for other suggestions... How did you do yours? |
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Posted on: 2008/9/22 20:31
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| biggrizzly | Re: Optima top post problem... | ||
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Chuck,
I never have used the Optima, just because of the issues you are having. However, MrMojo had a thread a long time ago where he cut off the posts enough for clearance and then insulated them. I'm not sure there is much to gain from the Optimas unless you have a ton of vibration, then you will need a better battery mount anyway. |
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Posted on: 2008/9/22 20:56
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| pianoguy | Re: Optima top post problem... | ||
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I've read mostly about the cutting the post method. One of the reasons I like my cheap Fleet Farm side-terminal battery ;-)
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Posted on: 2008/9/22 21:58
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| biggrizzly | Re: Optima top post problem... | ||
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Posted on: 2008/9/23 0:53
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| VetteUSA | Re: Optima top post problem... | ||
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I just filed the post down some. enough for clearance from that bracket.
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Posted on: 2008/9/23 2:13
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| Schrade | Re: Optima top post problem... | ||
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Takin' down the post seems the concensus.
But, if it turns out to be bad for any reason, will warranty be a problem? What kind of physical load does that bracket support - the one with that horn-lookin' gig on it, next to the PCM? Anybody know? What is that thing anyway??? |
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Posted on: 2008/9/23 3:42
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| Schrade | Re: Optima top post problem... | ||
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I took it back.
I can't hack my brackets, and if I hack the battery, the warranty is void, so they said. I bought an Autocraft Titanium. Cheapie? Hardly. $82.:surprised |
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Posted on: 2008/9/24 0:25
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| CorvetteArchives | Re: Optima top post problem... | ||
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OR you can JUST BUY a 78 series Optima that doesnt have the top posts!!
I saw it 3 days ago at A&A auto parts, a local speed shop chain here in PA. |
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Posted on: 2008/9/25 18:28
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